Sherborn Lifetime Learning offers fall programs

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The following are programs offered by Sherborn Lifetime Learning. You can register online at www.sherbornma.org/council-aging/pages/lifetime-learning or in person at Town Hall.

Ethical Dilemmas in Genetics

Ancestry.com. 23andme. Let’s face it; we’ve all been intrigued by the possibilities of finding out more about ourselves. Join the discussion of some of the ethical issues raised by the mapping of the human genome. Short readings and ample time for discussion.

When: Mondays, Sept. 16, 23, 30, Oct. 7, 10:30 a.m.-noon

Where: Pilgrim Church, 25 South Main St., Sherborn

Cost for four sessions: $40

Spanish for the Road

Are you considering taking up Spanish? Or planning a trip to a Spanish-speaking country? Boarding an airplane, dining out, staying at hotels, conducting a friendly conversation — you’ll learn to do it all in Spanish! No previous knowledge of Spanish required.

The American Revolution was a challenge to the divine right of kings, and laid the foundation for worldwide revolution. For the first time since Ancient Rome, some common citizens had a voice in their government, but many voices were left out. This course will explore the quest for social justice in America through the lens of civil rights, labor, women, love/marriage/sexual preference and war/peace/global concerns.

When: Tuesdays, Oct. 15, 22, 29; Nov. 5, 12, 19; 1:30-3:30 p.m.

Where: Pilgrim Church, 25 South Main St., Sherborn

Cost for six sessions: $60

The Short Story — Good Things Come in Small Packages!

What constitutes a short story? What sets it apart from a novel? A novella? This four-week course will explore the short story, examining the elements that are akin to this genre. Our first two stories are “Bliss” by Katherine Mansfield and “The Jilting of Granny Weatherall” by Katherine Anne Porter. Short stories are both challenging and thought provoking. Why did the author start where he/she did? And why end sometimes without the resolution for which we readers might wish? Join us as we try to answer these questions.

When: Mondays, Oct. 21, 28, Nov. 4 and 18, 10:30 a.m.-noon

Where: Pilgrim Church, 25 South Main St., Sherborn

Cost for four sessions: $40

Latin and Italian Songs in the American Songbook

You’ll be tri-lingual by the time you’ve finished with two sessions with Jack Craig! See how Latin music influenced American popular songs and dance bands with “Granada” from Spain and “The Girl from Ipanema” to the Italian songs like “O Sole Mio,” “Arriverderchi, Roma” and “That’s Amore.”

When: Fridays, Oct. 25; Nov. 1, 1:30 p.m.

Where: Sherborn Community Center 2 Sanger St.

Cost for two sessions: $25 single/$40 couple

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